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    Atlanta
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    Georgia
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  • Immigration Status
    Adjustment of Status (approved)
  • Place benefits filed at
    National Benefits Center
  • Local Office
    Atlanta GA
  • Our Story
    2024-09-03: Philippines Passport with marriage name received in the mail.

    2024-07-26: Philippines Passport renewed to marriage name at the Philippines Embassy Consular Outreach.
    https://philippineembassy-dc.org/consular-outreach-program/

    2024-06-08: Social Security card with no "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION" received in the mail.
    https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/821529-ssn-removing-dhs-authorization/?do=findComment&comment=10983381

    2024-05-28: Social Security updated with I-551 Permanent Resident Green Card to remove "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION". SSO needs to verify the document status with USCIS.

    2023-06-02: Social Security updated with I-551 Permanent Resident Green Card. No card received.

    2023-04-28: I-485 USCIS Case Status: "Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office".

    2023-04-26: I-485 USCIS Case Status: "Card Was Produced".

    2023-04-22: I-485 I-797 NOA2 Approved in 284 days. CONDITIONAL. COA: CF1.
    Interview waived.
    I-485 USCIS Case Status: "Case Approved"
    https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/787260-august-2022-aos-filers/?do=findComment&comment=10834387

    2023-04-15: I-693 and Additional Evidence of Bona Fides of Marriage package drop off at the USCIS Atlanta Field Office.
    Additional Evidence of Bona Fides of Marriage files uploaded to my.USCIS.gov
    https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/798091-request-for-form-i-693-courtesy-email/?do=findComment&comment=10831413

    2023-04-07: USCIS emailed "We have taken an action on your case".
    USCIS Case Status I-485: "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS"

    2023-04-04: I-693 medical exam with Civil Surgeon
    https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/798091-request-for-form-i-693-courtesy-email/?do=findComment&comment=10826873

    2023-03-24: Request for Form I-693 COURTESY EMAIL received from Atlanta Field Office.
    https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/798091-request-for-form-i-693-courtesy-email/

    2023-01-26: EAD/AP Combo Card (I-766/I-512) received in mail. USCIS Case Status: "Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office".

    2023-01-25: I-765 expedite I-797 Approval received in mail.

    2023-01-25: EAD/AP Combo Card (I-766/I-512) USCIS Case Status: "Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service".

    2023-01-24: EAD/AP Combo Card (I-766/I-512) USCIS Case Status: "Card Was Produced".

    2023-01-19: I-765 expedite I-797 Approved with EAD/AP Combo Card (I-766/I-512) USCIS Case Status: "Card Is Being Produced".

    2023-01-17: Faxed in I-765 expedite "additional information" to USCIS.

    2023-01-17: USCIS emailed response to inquiry I-765 expedite requesting "additional information".

    2022-12-16: Requested second I-765 expedite by phone, since no response for 1st expedite request. Live agent says USCIS is in "final review" so expedite request may be denied.

    2022-12-06: Follow up on I-765 expedite with Emma.
    "No response has been made to the expedite request. if you do not receive a response within 7 business days, it may mean your request is taking a little longer to process and it is not necessary to call us again regarding the request. The Service Center, Field Office, or National Benefits Center will contact you as soon as possible."

    2022-11-23: Requested I-765 expedite by phone

    2022-08-23: Biometrics completed before appointment schedule. Early walk-in with the I-797C ASC Appointment Notice 2022-09.
    USCIS Case Status: "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS"

    2022-08-18: Biometrics I-797C ASC Appointment Notice received in mail.

    2022-08-12: Biometrics Appointment schedule in my.USCIS.gov
    USCIS Case Status: Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled

    2022-08-03: USCIS Inquiry responded with emailed Online Access Code.

    2022-07-26: USCIS Inquiry submitted requesting Online Access Code.

    2022-07-23: Social Security Card with marriage name received by mail.

    2022-07-19: I-797C Notice of Action for I-485, I-131, I-765 received in mail.
    No Online Access Code in mail.
    2022-07-12: I-797C Priority Date (Received Date)
    2022-07-14: I-797C Notice Date I-485, I-131, I-765
    USCIS Case Status: Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent

    2022-07-15: AOS Check Cashed. No e-Notification

    2022-07-12: AOS delivered. FedEx signed.

    2022-07-09: Adjustment of Status I-485/I-864, I-765, I-131 sent via FedEx

    2022-07-01: Social Security updated to marriage name

    2022-06-28: Marriage Certificate

    2022-06-21: Social Security Card received by mail.

    2022-06-14: Social Security Number applied.

    2022-06-13: l-94 electronic available online.

    2022-06-11: US Entry. See Port-Of-Entry review in Timeline.

    2022-04-30: K1 visa passport package received by Delivery Service. UStravelDocs notified by email of the Delivery tracking number.

    2022-04-29: K1 visa passport package sent by Delivery Service. CEACStatTracker "Issued".

    2022-04-25: K1 Interview approved. CEACStatTracker "Administrative Processing". See Consulate review in Timeline.

    2022-04-25: K1 Interview appointment. CEACStatTracker "Application Received". See Consulate review in Timeline.

    2022-04-22: Medical exam completed.

    2022-04-12: I-134 received by the K1 beneficiary.

    2022-04-08: I-134 sent to the K1 beneficiary.

    2022-04-01: Medical exam started. Medical fee paid.

    2022-03-29: Packet 4 received by email. Interview scheduled confirmation. UStravelDocs completed.

    2022-03-27: DS-160 submitted. UStravelDocs started. MRV fee paid.

    2022-03-21: Packet 3 received by email.
    https://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Taiwan&cty=Taipei

    2022-03-17: Consulate received case. CEACStatTracker "Ready".

    2022-03-15: NVC case sent to consulate. CEACStatTracker "In Transit".

    2022-03-08: NVC case number and Invoice number assigned. CEACStatTracker "At NVC".

    2022-03-02: NVC received case from USCIS

    2022-02-28: I-797 NOA2 I-129F Letter received in mail

    2022-02-18: NOA2 I-129F approved notification on Case Tracker and USCIS Case Status (349 days from NOA1 Received Date). Notice Date is 2022-02-17.

    2022-01-03: Received USCIS inquiry "Outside Normal Processing Time" response that "should receive a notice of action within 45 business days".

    2021-12-19: Submitted USCIS inquiry "Outside Normal Processing Time".

    2021-04-22: I-797C NOA1 I-129F Letter Received from California Service Center 
    (Received Date: 2021-03-05, Notice Date: 2021-03-31)

    2021-04-01: I-129F Check Cashed USCIS Dallas

    2021-03-05: I-129F received/signed lockbox Lewisville, Texas

    2021-03-03: I-129F sent via FedEx

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  1.    EatBulaga reacted to a post in a topic: Carry the NOA1 letter around?
  2. EatBulaga
    @SalishSea @OldUser @top_secret @ghostinthemachine Given Trump's plan to deport the illegals seems to increase the risk level for all. I guess carrying around the extension letter and expired green card in a Ziploc bag may be the way to go?
  3.    EatBulaga reacted to a post in a topic: Carry the NOA1 letter around?
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  7. EatBulaga
    It seems a bit inconvenient carrying the extension letter and expired GC around all the time?
  8. EatBulaga started following Naturalization proof of lawful admission? and Carry the NOA1 letter around?
  9. EatBulaga
    Permanent Residents are supposed to carry their green cards around in case they need to show proof of legal status. What about I-751 petitioners? Do they need to carry around both the NOA1 letter and the expired green card? With all the news about how Trump will be deporting illegals, even legal PRs may need to show proof at some random point. How are ROC petitioners planning to show proof for such checks?
  10.    EatBulaga reacted to a post in a topic: SSN with K1 Visa
  11. EatBulaga
    Did you file a Philippines Report Of Marriage? If no, then you just need to prove the divorce where you were married (UK?). If yes, then your marriage is registered with the PSA, and you need to show divorce or marriage annulment in the Philippines.
  12. EatBulaga
    I think the 3-year period starts with your "Resident Since:" date on the green card.
  13.    EatBulaga reacted to a post in a topic: Naturalization proof of lawful admission?
  14. EatBulaga
    @Crazy Cat @SteveInBostonI130 For I-751 and N-400, don't applicants need to list of dates of travel outside the country anyway? By default subsequent re-entry are known to USCIS anyway?
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  17. EatBulaga
    https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-updates-guidance-on-lawful-admission-for-permanent-residence-requirement-for-naturalization How is this different than from before? Since we are K1 to AOS to ROC to N-400, do we just include the I-94 as proof of lawful admission?
  18.    Phamas reacted to a post in a topic: K-1 Visa Approved without Front-Loading
  19. EatBulaga
    Not filing taxes is a crime, regardless if you are citizen or gc holder or retired or ex-military or you owe anything or not, etc. I would download past forms and back file just to clear the record. You lose maybe two afternoons doing the paperwork. But since you are retired, you should have the time. Having a clear record moving forward with the government is never a bad thing.
  20. EatBulaga
    @ritac23 @grant2 Waiting till Jan 2025 to file the I-751.
  21.    EatBulaga reacted to a post in a topic: Estate Attorneys Are Sharing Critical Will Mistakes Most People Make That They'll Regret Later
  22.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: Help!!!
  23.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: I751 RFE
  24.    Dashinka reacted to a post in a topic: I751 RFE
  25. EatBulaga
    Is there a question? Can you provide the exact wordings from the RFE?
  26. EatBulaga
    Login to your IRS account online and download your last 3 years of tax return transcripts. If you have the recent bank transaction showing IRS payment, that might help.
  27. EatBulaga
    1. You received the W8BEN because your bank has a record of you being a foreigner from your green card or foreign passport. W-8BEN is for claiming exemption from interest payment withholding similar to the W-8 for US citizens. By NOT filling out and proving foreign exemption, the bank withholds and report a percentage (in your case, 24%) to the IRS and sends you the 1099-INT around January-February for you to include as part of your tax return filing by April 15. For all practical purposes, if you don't expect a lot of interest payment from the bank, you can ignore the W-8BEN. The bank interest payment is part of your of earnings which you include in your tax return filing every year. I posted our experience with the W-8BEN at https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/790033-w-8ben-for-k1-to-aos-filer/ 2. You only get a negative record with the IRS if you don't file your tax return every year as a green card holder or US citizen. Others have posted USCIS and IRS rarely communicate. But for naturalization purposes, best to have a consistent record of IRS tax filing every year.
  28.    ToNhi reacted to a post in a topic: K-1 Visa Approved without Front-Loading
  29. EatBulaga
    @ToNhi Not Ho Chi Minh. And not sure what you are asking? Be glad for your smooth approval. Congratulations on your K1. But you still have long processes ahead of you: US entry, AOS, etc., of which any number of things can happen if you lose focus or not prepared for the details. As the football coaches say, focus on your next play.
  30.    Edward and Jaycel reacted to a post in a topic: Preparing AOS Packet for after we get married - Fiancee Entered the country on a K-1 Visa
  31.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: Preparing AOS Packet for after we get married - Fiancee Entered the country on a K-1 Visa
  32. EatBulaga
    You can join and browse other past months forums to get an idea of what to expect https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/131-adjustment-of-status-case-filing-and-progress-reports/ I've spent months reading others' progresses in the forums before feeling confident about submitting our own K1 and AOS. I'm now reading up on the ROC forums preparing for our own upcoming ROC.
  33. EatBulaga
    @Edward and Jaycel 1. Yes, file I-485 while the I-94 is still valid (within 90 days of entry). K1 visa is only good for 1 entry, and becomes invalid after US entry or past expiry date. Yes, the I-485 NOA1 is proof for "authorized stay" while waiting for AOS approval. As a general rule, sooner you send in the I-485, the better. 2. DS-3025 copy within 1-year of filing the I-485 is sufficient to be included in the I-485 filing. That does not mean USCIS may not request an I-693 RFE later, or USCIS may send you a Courtesy email saying you do not have an I-693 in your petition. You can choose to complete the I-693 if you are not sure the DS-3025 was compliant/complete, but most wait till an RFE before going thru the I-693.
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